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Controlling behaviour can be hard to spot.
It can start small, and you might not even realise it’s happening. It might seem like the ups and downs of any couple.
But controlling behaviour can be a form of abuse. The red flags to look out for are things like:
Controlling behaviour is wrong, and the person who is doing it is in control of their own actions.
There is help available if this is happening to you – you are not alone.
There is also help for people doing the controlling behaviour – if you’re taking things too far, and hurting someone you love. You can change.
Find out more using the buttons below.
If you are concerned about controlling and coercive behaviour, support is available here: Advice about domestic abuse | Derbyshire Constabulary.